Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists’ dine and dash
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy’s prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.
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Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane scores and assists on Bundesliga debut
England captain Harry Kane scored and set up a goal on his Bundesliga debut as champions Bayern Munich recorded a thumping win at Werder Bremen. Kane swept a low right-footed effort past home goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka from 15 yards to double Bayern’s lead. He had earlier assisted the first of Leroy Sane’s two goals with…
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Father of girl, 10, sought over her death
10 hours ago About sharing Sara Sharif suffered extensive injuries over an extended period of time, police said By Helena Wilkinson BBC News Police have named the father, step mother and uncle of a 10-year-old girl found dead in a house in Woking as the three people they want to talk to in connection with…
Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency
1 hour ago About sharing WATCH: Canada wildfires: The past 48 hours in 75 seconds By Jaroslav Lukiv BBC News A state of emergency has been declared in Canada’s western British Columbia province, as a fast-moving wildfire threatens to destroy more homes in the area around the city of West Kelowna. Premier David Eby warned…
Warnings ignored as Letby killed more babies – BBC investigation
11 hours ago About sharing Dr Stephen Brearey, lead consultant on the neonatal unit, raised concerns about her in October 2015 By Judith Moritz, Jonathan Coffey & Michael Buchanan BBC News Hospital bosses failed to investigate allegations against Lucy Letby and tried to silence doctors, the lead consultant at the neonatal unit where she worked…
The Real Hunter Biden Scandal
Politics Yesterday 10:32 am The Real Hunter Biden Scandal The Real Hunter Biden Scandal Joe Biden’s empathy is admirable. But it shouldn’t just be reserved for family. Jeet Heer August 18, 2023 President Biden embraces his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation in Wilmington, Del., on November 7, 2020. (Andrew Harnik / Getty) Subscribe…
The New Bard of the Right
Culture / August 18, 2023 The New Bard of the Right When a video of his song “Rich Men North of Richmond” went viral, Oliver Anthony claimed he was politically “dead center.” His lyrics say otherwise. Chris Lehmann Ad Policy (YouTube) The American right is singing a new tune, and it’s the refrain from the…
Booking Day
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1,400 starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted – official
30 minutes ago About sharing About six million in Tigray are dependent on aid By Girmay Gebru in Mekelle & Mercy Juma in Nairobi BBC News At least 1,400 people have starved to death in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray since food aid was suspended because it was being stolen, an official has said. The UN’s World…
Recreating the face of Bonnie Prince Charlie
A model of the face of Bonnie Prince Charlie had been created using images taken from death masks.